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Word entry · 5 letters

tulip

Best crossword clue

"Cup-shaped bloom"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈtulɪp/Part of speech nounSorted ilptuStarts with TEnds with P2 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2U3L4I5P

Definitions

  1. Bulb plant with a showy spring flower.

Word origin

From Middle French tulipe, from earlier tulipan, from Ottoman Turkish دلبند (tülbent, dülbent, “cheesecloth”), from Classical Persian دلبند (dulband, “turban”). Doublet of turban.

Used in a sentence

  • "The sturdy burghers of Holland took the tulip mania so badly that single bulbs that could not flower till another year would sell for more than $2000 apiece."
  • Tiny Tim, who trilled his way to fame with his high‐pitched rendition of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” has named his daughter, born last Monday, Tulip Victoria Khaury.
  • Neil and Clare are extremely happy to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Evangeline Tulip born Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 10.04am, weighing 8lb. 2oz.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Cup-shaped bloom5 letters
02Spring bulb flower5 letters

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